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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-09-05
REPORTS
Presented to the City Council
Saturday Night.

The assessor and collectors regular
monthly report showed the following col
lections, Ad valorem, S29,lN.30; special
school tax, st730.48; occupation tax, sl223.-
90, making witha few small amounts, to-
tai OF $3.50 ,265.24, exclusive Of s5704.o7 rail-
road taxes collected.
The collector Of water rents reported
S2627. .s5 collections and S4l7.37 received for
pipe sold to the Gas Company.
The health officer reported thirty-one
deaths for August, OF which twenty-one oc-
Cured in the hospital. H:sweekly mortua-
ry report showed six deaths, three ofwhich
occurred in the hospital.
/ The city marshal's report included the
following information in its recapitulation :
Arrests, 800; convictions, 2b6; meals, 1893 ;
fines assessed, s1O0l.bO; tnes paid, s5s6.50 ;
fines worked out, s1O2.5O; appealed, 500
time In calaboose, S1 1850.
The superintendent Of waterworks re-
ported an estimated annual increase of rev.
enue from new service Of 1924.
Under the head of committee reports, Mr..
Cochran, for health and education, reported
favorably on the petition of the school
board looking to the painting OF the ex'
terror OF the High School. Adopted.
Mr.. Hall, municipal affairs, to whom was
referred the account Of, Bristol & Clark,
recommended the payment now of $500 and
$500 when the school building on the Swink
property is completed.
Mr.. Mahony, claims and accounts, re-
ported his refusal to pass on the following
accounts The Empire Mills, for feed, $50
j. T. Oliver. pipe furnished, S049,25 John
Thompson, well water supplied to the city
assessor and collectors Office, $3.50. His
objection to the tive first accounts was
grounded on the assertion that Alderman
Rauch is concerned in the Empire Mills and
that the mayer Is a partner of Mr.. oliver in
the East Dallas waterworks. On the water
question Mr.. Mahony thought that the
water which was considered good enough
for the people should be good enough fol
their government /; betides which he con
tended that there was no law authorizing
| the purchase Ol WuteT. OH uotioh VI nAi
Rowley al the bills were allowed.
Mr.. Loeb, streets and bridges, reported
the discharge Of the street force.
Mr.. Rauch, for the water committee, tt
whom was referred ihe JOIN Bea.tie con
tract tangle, reported tie ic'sl lain
against Beattie, for which suit iias ~.
brought against the city, to be s326o.ae, e
ceeding by Sl513.26 the amount due Beatti'
OIL his contract. The committee, in view
changes made In the contract, recommended
that all the accounts be paid of. Mr.. Hal
objected and moved postponement fer ont
week, which motion was adopted.
A resolution was offered by Mr.. Rowle,
as follows:
We will use all means in our power Il
make the conditions of East Dallas an
nexation reasonable and satisfactory to he
citizens we will fairly and equitably adjus
the surrendered rights OF her citizens con
sequent upon said annexation, and, If WI
legally can do SO, will exempt their proper
ty from the Dallas & Wichita and Texas 4
| 10 o;t, Doilroad tayeas
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-09-05
County Poor Farm.

Capt. Burgess, superintendent Of the
county poor farm, was in the city yesterday.
He reported the following products of the
poor farm this season Wheat, 1000 BUSH
els; oats, 1000 bushels millet, 40 tons corn
about 5000 bushels; cotton probably 60
bales molasscs, 800 gallons. OF live stock
there are on the farm "a cows, 100 hogs and
10 mules. Fines are now being worked out
at the rate of % cents day, and whatever
may be said against this cruelty low rate of
compensation, it is expected that 1t will re-
suit In greater improvement Of the county
roads, while putting the poor farm on
more paving basis.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-09-05
success.

The ladies of Dallas and North Tex
as have appreciated the endeavors OF
Mrs. e. Chestnut, 612 Elm street to es-
tablish a millinery establishment equal
to any in the North. Her shelves and
show cases always contain the latest
STYLES. most fashionable shapes in bon
nets and hats, and the latest colors
and shades in trimmings. As fast as
shew shape In bonncts or hats appears
frs. Chestnut receives 1t. She en-
Ebys only the most skilled and tasty
miliiners and tho ladies' can always
get theistest styles land most fashiona-
bly, trimmed bon3et or hat at her
millinery parlors.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-09-05
Y. NJ. @. A.

Under the present plan for volunteer
work, Col. A. II. Hardie is now in charge
of the rooms. lie is there in person every
night from 7 to 10 p. M, and would be pleas
ed to see all of his friends and many others.
Application for membership can be made
through any member of the association or at
the rooms, money should be paid however,
only to r. G. Ayers, treasurer, WI. Fife.
secretary of finance committee, or NJ. b. Ra :
gan, collector.
The Association is grea tly indebted to
Mr.. Ragan fer the efficient manner In
which he attended TO his duties.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-09-05
New Branch Meat Market.

Many OF our citizens on Ross avenue will
be glad TO know that Mr.. II. Harris, the old
reliable butcher, will open on Saturday,
July 80, n branch meat market at the corner
of Ross avenue and johnson street, where
he will at all times keep the freshest and
fattest meats. Mr.. Harris, having unsur-
passed facilities, will serve at this market
the best beef, veal, mutton, pork, etc, that
can be found in the market. A polite and
experienced butcher will attend to your
wants. This will be great convenience
to those who have had so far to send after
their meats. Mr.. Harris guarantees that at
this branch the best Of everything SHAH De
kept and at as low prices as possible. In
connection with the meat market COM
plete stock OF family groceries will be kept
They will be fresh and sold at the lowest
figures. 1t will be under the management
Of Mr.. T. G.. Peyton, an affable and accom-
modatine gentleman, who will see that
your wants are supplied in manner salts
factory TO yourself
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-09-05
Great Mystery Solved.

Here recently there have been lots
of residences decorated with exquis.
ite designs OF furniture and household
goods of.the latest styles, and there
have been many inquiries where those
elegant goods came from. why, the
Texas Installmcnt Co., GIG Elm street,
sell them on small, easy installments.
The poor as well as the bankers are
invited to give us a call, and see for
themselves that we sell on the INSTALL
ment plan as cheap as they can buy for
cash elsewhere.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-09-05
THE COUNTY SCHOOLS.
Annual Report of the Superin-
tendent, j. G. Stevens.

Col. j. G. Stevens, County Super
intendent Of Public Instruction, Sat-
urdqy forwarded to the State Depart
ment at Austin, his annual report for
the scholastic year which expired Au-
gust 81, 1887. 1t contained the follow
ing interesting statistics: School dis
trict 63, white schools organized so,
colored schools organized 10, average
school term 100 1-5 dayo, scholastic
population 1900 white and 715 colored,
total 5651 pupils of scholastic age cu-
rolled 1888 white and $50 colored, to-
tai 4577. Under scholastic age en-
rolled; 452 white and 332 colored, to-
tai 7S4. Average daily attendance |:
White 256O, colored 444; total 1904.
Number of children of scholastic age
unable to read at the beginning of the
term: White 4S2, coored 1877; total $50.
Number of pupils of scholastic age un-
able to read at the end of the term :
White 81, colored Sc; total 1853.
Number Of pupils 3f scholastic age
unable to write a. IA, Beginning of the
term: White 1851, colored 1854; total
1885. Number of same unable to
write at the end of the term: White
349, colored 1872; fatal 54l. Number
of pupils of scholastic age who did
not understand the four elementary
rules of arithmetic at the beginning
OF the term: White $40, colorcd 443;
total 1888. Number Of pupils of
scholastic age who did not under
stand these rules at the end of the
term: White 2030, colored 232; total
2271. Number of teachers employed :
First grade, white-malcs 46, females
%; second grade males 16, females
13; third grade males 2. Colored,
first gradc-males 2, females i; sec
ond grade-males 10, females l; third
grade males 1, females 2. Total
white and colored 122. Number of
school houses belonging to the state
Al, including two built last year,
which are valued at $955.66. Acres
of school land unsold 1924. Aver
! age monthly salaries paid teachers
hite males $53.20, white females
$44.65, colored males $42, color
ed females $2S.33; total paid
teachers from public funds 1929, ,15l.1S;
total paid them from private funds
$S34.SO; grand total paid them $29,-
995.Os. Average rate of tuition per
month OH actual attendance: White
pupils, S2.36, colored pupils SLIP; av-
erage rate on actual enrolment S1.5O.
Average cost per capita, provided all
the children of scholastic age attended
Sb 81
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-09-05
Local Notes.

The Central is running through again.
Cigars, tobacco of the best qualities and
low prices, at A. Il. Bouche's.
Way down prices on Mantes and Crates.
Big stock, at McRosky Hardware Co.
On the effective action of the digestive or.
gans depends vigor Of body, the glow of
health and peace of mind. Affections dis
turbing these aids TO vigorous manhood are
dissipated by Morris Cascarine.
The city fathers continue to bore artesian
wells and the people.
Bucks Brilliant Cook Stoves are the best.
Every body using them says so. McRosky
Hardware Co., sell them.
East Dallas council passed resolution
declining the invitation of old Dallas to
"come In.
Pains in the small of the back are caused
by affection OF the kidneys They will be
banished by the use of Norris Cascarine.
The Perfection Water Elevator and Puri-
tying Pump. Sold by McRosky Hardware
Co.
Hannon, the shot waffle man. charged
with robbery and brought back from Hot
Springs to answer, has been released on
$500 bond.
Smith tS Co. are headquarters for build
ers' hardware, carpenter tools, slate and
iron mantels, Fame cook stoves, Fuller ~
Warren Co. wrought iron ranges and splen-
did fireplace heaters.
Mantels and Crates, handsomest designs
ever put upon the market. Prices cut way
down. McRosky Hardware Co.
Gas lamps arc to be placed Mt the follow
ing points Harwood, on the northeast cor
ner of jackson; corner OF Young and Har-
wood, at Turner Hall corner Of Cantegral
and Bryan, corner of Germania and Bryan.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-09-05

The HERALD as local newspaper
has no superior. A comparison will
satisfy any one of this. Either of our
two daily editions will be found to
give about as much city and county
matter as any ordinary evening paper.
The paper is small but full. Daily
papers oft neglect home interests.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-09-05
Open Day and Night.

Lang Brothers have removed their busl-
ness to sO6 Main street, one door pbove st.
James Hotel. Their lunch and chop house
is now complete in all its appointments,
with a full corps of polite and attentive
walters, and get your orders 6iled promptly
without delay. All the deiicacies of the
season, including oysters in any style, are
now to be had at Lang Brothers, s06 Main
etraet
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-09-05
Removal.

WI. NoDouald, lawyer and notary
public, h1. removed his Office to more
comforiallo quarters, down stairs,
7S9 Man street. In the old Herald
building Ilo will continue to give
carefui sttenlio TO examining titles
cole ions and all kinds of notaria
busi strictly reliable and Away,
at edioe. 739 Main street.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-09-05
BuckIen's Arnica Salve.

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, Salt Bheum,
Fever Sores, letter Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures piles or no
pay required. II is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or me ney refunded
Price Is cents per boz. For sale by
w. VI. Howell & Bro.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-09-05
RECORDERS COURT.
A Good Deal of the Same Thing
Over Again.

Pat Murry, Sid Miller, Jno. Kelly, Mike
Reagan, Mike O'Hara, Tom 0'Neal, Isen
sangosin, Mexican Thomas, Pete McGovern,
John Hayden, W. W. McGregor, all drunk
and 50 each.
j. W. Pratt, creating disturbance, 90.
VIII Carter, theft, transferred.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-09-05
Certificates to Teach.
1851.

First grade certificates to teach were
granted to Misses Lille Martin, Laura Har-
ris and Rose Miller. Second grade certifi-
Gates were granted to Peter +. Watson and
Miss Mary +. Swope.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-09-05
Removal.

The Erie Telephone Co. have moved to
their new and commodious offices at the
corner OF Main and Sycamore streets, in the
third story of the Western Newspaper Uni
on building.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-09-05
School of Elocution.

Mrs. Allie d. .Roszell's school of elocution
will reopen Sept. 1ss. 9l2 Elm street. Mrs.
Allie Bradley will hive charge OF music de-
partment, vocal AND instrumental. Mrs. j.
n. Malone, English literature.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-09-05

Ponds Extract has won a great reputa-
tion for forty years, curing cases of acute
pain. Spurious limitations are dear at any
price.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-09-05
Or, +. s. Davis

makes speciality of treating diseases
peculiar to- children. His little medi
cines are harmless and will relieve the
lit le ones without danger.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-09-05

The HERALD does all kinds of job print
ing in good 'tyls5at lowest rates.
Morris Cascarine is good for children.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-09-05

The Music Department.
OF the Grove School continues la charge OF
Mrs. Barrow.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-12-23
Communication.

In the Shiawassee Reporter of Dec.
10, 1887, there appears an article en-
ticle, "lwo Weeks in an Asylum" In
connection with which my name ap
pears, and in reply, did not 60 10
Bancroft on the night OF Nov. 20, as
stated. Neither dil l 60 with Mr..
Yanson or his son et any time. Mr..
Yanson's youngest son did come
after me al about eleven clock that
night and | refused TO 90.
On the morning of the 24th while
/ was at the ID. and M depot Sheriff
Cole came there for me TO 60 to Ban
croft 10 certify as to Mrs. Yanson's
sarity and l went with him. Iremain-
ed in Bancroft over night. We did
not 60 to Mrs. Yanson's house until
the a5th. The affiuavit given by me
in her case was to the best of my
ability that she was a monomaniac,
judging from the evidence given by
the family and her own conduct and
some statements made by DIR. Ha.-
vey and there has been no evidence
furnished me to change my oDihion
since.
Prior to this l had not seen Mrs.
Yanson in about four years to have
any conversation with her as TO her
ailments.
AS to my going into the Reporter
office and trying to cover up my
tracks / have this to say.
l went to explain my position
with DIR. Hurd l had written
him two letters. one on the 9Th and
one on the 10th of the present month,
the second being an explanation OF
the first. The letter | presented
there was one l received in answer
to the second one i had written tc
the doctor.
So far as the officers having charge
Of this case, Sheriff Cole, Hon. A. A.
Harper and DR.. Hurd are concerned
'hey have been manly and honorable
IN every respect.
| have had no motive only 10 do
what was right in this matter and all
ask is 10 be fairly representeG.
As 10 the difference 0f opinions
among the ph, ioians in this case
time alone will decide Nho is right.
NJ. Z. KNAPP, Nj D.,
Owosso,
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-12-23
Shiawassee,

Maud Steel is quite sick.
George YeTan is recovering slowly.
The sieighipg is not immense ju:t
now.
Ed McIntee is very low with sciatic
rheumatism.
Christmas tree at St1iatowu on Sat.
urday evening.
Dogs are making sad havoc among
sheep about here.
Harry Spencer is able to be about
with the aid OF crutehes.
Mrs. Brennan aad daughter were
the guests of Thomas Clary last week.
Ed Ellsworth scalded his hands
badly while killing hogs one day last
week.
Mrs. L,evec of Caledonia was the
guest OF her sister, AIRS. Lampeer, last
week.
Clarence Squirting returned from
the lumber woods with cloven foot.
cause, undue familiarity with an axe.
Harrison Baldwin has just complet
ed the painting Of his new barn, and
has outdone all of the rest in finish
and decoration.
Perry Trim aud wife of Grand
Ledge who have lately been visiting
friends in Oakland and Shiawassee
counties have just returned to their
homes. RENO.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-12-23
Marriage Bells.

A pleasant company assembled
Tuesday evening at the residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Lyle, on Mul-
berry street, this city, to witness the
marriage of their only daughter,
Della, to MIR. Fred Nj. Grove, son of
VIM. Grove, of this city, and clerk
for Murray & Terbush. The puptial
knot was tied by Rev. Donnelly
After the marriage, the company
partook OF bountiful refreshments.
The bride was the recipient of ell
egant presents Mr.. and Mrs Grove
will continue 10 make this city their
residence, and are now comfortably
settled on Mulberry street.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-12-23
Eenaerson.

Mrs. IL. p. Dunbar has returned
from Maukusta, Minn., where she
has been visiting her sister, Mrs.
Mary Wheeler for several weeks.
w. X. Drury has just finished TAX
ing the old mill down.
The band boys visited the West
Haven band Saturday night.
School had been announced to
commenced Monday, Dec. 70, but
did not owing to the non-appearance
of the teacher. School should have
commenced Monday, Dec. IL, but
was postponed one week as a portion
of the scholars we're engaged in the
law suit last week. 1t is supposed
that the teacher has secured another
school as he did not approve of the
postponement.
There will be Christians tree at
M. E. church Christmas eve.
Nina Palmer is visiting friends at
Bennington.
Myron Bignall has gone to Detroit
on business. NED.
There will be a Christmas tree at
the M. L. church, Christmas eve.
All come and enjoy the good time
that is expected.
Mrs. HIP. Dunbar returned last Fri.
day evening from -Mankaio, MINI
where she has been visiting friends
the past month.
Miss Carrie Dean is away visiting
friends. She expects to be gone
until after the holidays.
1t is rumored that q pool table will
soon be put in at the Snyder house.
1t is A. Parks, who wears a bright
smile through our town since the
arrival of young daughter at his
place.
The band boys of this place went
to West Haven Saturday evening to
visit the band boys there. After a
pleasant :ime spent in playing,
they were invited to supper which
was appreciated. Soon after they
started homeward bound Jolly and
lively, as the boys usually are. 1t is
hoped that the West Haven boys will
soon be treated as well in return at
this place. M. B.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-12-23
A New Map.

Among the latest exhibitions OF
what it is possible to accomplish by
the engraver's art is a large pocket
map just issued by the ST. Paul, Min
neappolis & Manitoba railway, show
ing the northwestern country between
Chicago and the Pacific Ocean in
detail A copy will be mailed free to
any address upon application to C..
IA. Warren, general passenger agent,
St. Paul, MINI.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-12-23

Last Saturday | received copy Of
the Owosso Reporter which | think
alluded to DR. Knapp and myself in
very unjust and unfair terms. On
the 2Ist day Of iast November / re-
ceived letter from the Judge of Pro-
bate as follows:
DIR HARVEY:
Dear Sir.-i have just been talking
with John Yansop, and he says that
he thinks that his wife is insane In
the matter of sending a private
patient TO the asylum. ii is not nee
essary TO have an examination before
the Probate Judge, all thai is required
is for you to wfile DIR. Hurd of tie
asylum and he will send lhe necessary
papers to you with instruction.
Yours etc
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-12-23

DERCY EDWARDS, Attorney and Counsellor
4 &C Law. once, over Postoffice Owosso
Michigan. Money to loan on real estate ser
ourity.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-12-23
Laingsburg.

Wheat SO cents in this market.
MIR. John Burgess, a well-to-do
farmer living few miles east Of here
will baild new dwelling in the
spring,
Mrs. ]. Fl. Rohrabacher and fam
lily will go to join her husband in
Georgia where they will spend the
remainder of the winter.
There will be a Christmas arch,
speaking and singing at the M. +.
church Christmas eve to which the
public are cordially invited,
Mr.. Henry Wagner an old resi-
dent oil the village was buried from
the Congregational church Monday.
p. m. He died of cancer. ZIscA.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-12-23
WHOLE NO. 4O1
Norrice.

School closed last Friday for va
cation of two weeks.
A. Nj. Howard Of Clare couaty,
Mich, spent last week in this place
and on Monday morning, started for
a business tripto the Upper Peninsula.
Earle Ram and Miss Ida Austin
are home from Albion College for the
holidays.
Dedicatory services begin tomor-
row and continue until Sunday.
Mrs. Ed Allen, we regret 10 say, is
very sick.
Mrs. DIR. Green Sundayed in Lam
sing.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-12-23
Easton.

Mr.. d. L. Augustine has returned
to his home in Canada, on account of
sickness in the family. He will prob
ably return.
Miss Minnie Mallory suffered a
stroke of paralysis last week.
Mr.. nj. .. Taylor is rushing bust
ness in general.
Mr.. Dunlap has come to this place
to reside. Y IL.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-12-23

Dinner sets, tea sets and bed room
sets must be sold at once to make
room for our immense stock OF holi.
day goods. Step in and see what q
great bargain Dimmick & Son will
offer you.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-12-23
DIR HARVEY:
A. A. HARPER

Sometime previous To receiving this
letter, Mr.. Ydnson had asked me if |
could tell him what he would have TO
do in order to ascertain as to the
sanity of his wife L replied that be
would have to take the matter before
the Judge of Probate as l supposed
he would at the time he asked me the
question. After this time, which i
think was IN September last, Mr..
Yanson saw The Judge Of Probate and
brought me the above letter On the
morning of the 25th Of November, at
10 O'Clock, DR.. Knapp and myself
went to Mrs. Yanson's house,
and from what | saw OF her that
morning and knew of her previous
history | believed her not to be Of
sound nina and have no reason as
yet to change my mind. l do not see
how the Reporter could have the gall
TO publish this article and place Dr..
Knapp and myself in such false
position before the people.
AS believe this is. called a free
country; every man is supposed to
have right to his owr opinion.
Respectfully.
Z. w. HARVEY, M. d.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-12-23

Don't smoke the old chestnut, but
smoke Something New" at M. L
Bagg & Co.'S